Rick Morefield

elder | clerk of session

Family: my wife Judy; my children: Stephen, Michael, Ashley and Matthew; extended family who attend Covenant Chapel: Shirley Morefield and Jim Williams, Nora and Bob Oliver, Cary and Lisa Oliver, Scott, Paul and Katie Oliver, Brad and Anna Oliver, Corbett, Delaney and Eliana Oliver.

Influences: Jesus, Paul, my parents, my wife, my kids, Brother Lawrence, John Piper and many other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Epic Moments: giving my life to Christ, meeting my wife, seeing the birth of each of my kids

Spare Time: spending time with my family, watching my kids play sports, playing guitar, reading

Books: The Bible, Practicing the Presence of God, Lord of the Rings Trilogy,

Music: U2, Dave Matthews Band, Tobymac, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers, Little Feat, blues, DecemberRadio,

Movies: Monty Python & The Holy Grail, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Matrix trilogy, The Shawshank Redemption, old Clint Eastwood flicks, Gladiator, Braveheart

Food: bar-b-q ribs - preferably Bob Oliver's - but mine will do in a pinch.

At Starbucks, I order a: tall coffee, black

Biggest Frustration: paperwork with no apparent purpose

Motivation: I love to learn and love to help people

Personal Motto: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Your role at Covenant Chapel (in your own words): I teach in Kid's Cove, I play guitar in the worship band once a month or so, and I serve as an elder in the church.